Bent Northrop Memorial Library

A very serious goose will not be silly for any reason, including putting a chicken on her head, dressing her like a moose, or making a funny face.

Separated from her husband and driven from her home by hunters, Mrs. Quack finds refuge with the animals of the Green Forest.

In a faraway land, perched upon her little nest, Mother Duck waits for her last remaining egg to hatch. When the odd little egg finally breaks open, Mother Duck is shocked to see an ugly duckling staring up at her. Despite its homeliness, Mother Duck adores her awkward child and does her best to protect him. Unfortunately, no one else on the farm wants anything to do with the Ugly Duckling, and he is driven from the farm to fend for himself. Survival,...

"Sing along with Pete the Cat in his groovy adaptation of the classic children's song 'Five Little Ducks.' " (Back cover)